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Picea abies 'Inversa'

Also Known As

  • Inversa Norway Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Picea abies 'Inversa' plant details

Picea abies 'Inversa' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Inversa'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Inversa'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Though this attractive plant is often seen as a large weeping mound, an upright leader can be trained from which its lovely pendulous branches will sway... either way, it's a beauty. S/M
A classic weeping form in cultivation since 1862, generally with a strong upright leader and very pendulous branches.
A large weeping mound form of the Norway Spruce. Often seen in cemeteries and historical locations. The Norway spruce names are greatly mixed up in the trade. This mound form which we are describing can also be sold as 'Pendula' and is likely the same as 'Reflexa.' Either way, this is the mound form that develops a great skirt and there is no distinct upright central leader.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Inversa' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Inversa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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